Luigi Antonio Secco

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LUIGI ANTONIO SECCO

Born : June 8, 1947
Deceased :

Bishop of Willemstad, 2001-present

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The image of the Good Shepherd was taken from the catacombs of Rome and it signifies the goodness and the love of the shepherd for his sheep. The shepherd carries the lamb over his shoulders, meaning, like Jesus, the Bishop has to look out for those who are apart from God, those who are in danger, and those who are lost. The staff signifies guide and defense of the sheepfold. In the Gospels Jesus said, “I am the Good Shepherd” (John 10, 7-16), and He left this task to His Apostles and Disciples; the bishop and the priests.

Presence of Mother Mary: We have the presence of Mother Mary, through the letters(logo) M-A. She is our guide and teacher, as well as Mother of the Church. In the life of the followers of Christ, Mary was the ever-present concern mother, like in the wedding at Cana, Galilee, when she ask her son a miracle to change water into wine so the feast can go on. She was present in the hour of trial and when Jesus was dying on the cross, she accepted us as her children also. In the pastoral responsibility of the Bishop, Mary occupies a very special place in the work of evangelization. The Dividivi tree: This tree represents something unique of the ambience where the bishop will work. This symbolizes the natural beauty of the islands of Antias and Aruba. There is also a spiritual meaning of this symbol. This tree has the ability to survive against the hot semi-arid climate of the region. It stays green all year round. The naturally bent posture is causes by the normally one-direction strong wind, yet it never cracks or fall. This is what Catholic-Christian life should be; even if we experience many trials in life, our faith should stay alive strong and firm, we may “bent” but not fall and lost. Starfishes on the shore: They represent the six islands comprising the territory of the Diocese ofWillemstad namely; Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, St. Maarten, St. Eustatius, and Saba. The sky, the sea, and the beach: These are the three natural elements which characterizes the beauty of the islands so much so that people from other nations come to enjoy these God-given gifts. The service that our people offer to these visitors become the source of income for families. TheMotto: “Veritatem Facientes in Caritate” – “ Witnessing to Truth in Charity” It is a program of life that challenges all of us, starting with those whom God calls as guides; like the Bishop and the Clergy.We all have to pursue truth sincerely. Jesus Christ is the Truth. For us to achieve this, we have to walk in the way of love, with goodness and mercy in all life situation. The Hat with the ropes that borders the emblem, expresses the mission of the Bishop; to give hope to the Christian Community which God entrusted to his fatherly care.

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